William James RocheClick to enlarge

Born at Clandeboye, Ontario on 30 November 1859, son of William Elliott Roche and Maria Hodgins, he was educated at Lucan public school, London high school, Trinity Medical College (Toronto), and Western University (London). He came to Minnedosa in 1883 and established a medical practise. He was territorial representative at the Manitoba Medical Council (1885-1901) and was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the Manitoba Legislature during the 1892 general election. In 1896, he was elected to the House of Commons and was re-elected at general elections in 1900, 1904, 1908, and 1911. He was elected Conservative Whip for the West in 1901. On 17 July 1884, he married Annie Elizabeth Cook (1862-?) of Toronto. He was a member of the IOOF and Anglican Church. He died at Ottawa, Ontario on 30 September 1937.

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The Canadian Album: Men of Canada or Success by Example, Vol. III, Bradley, Garretson & Co., Brantford, Ontario, 1894.